2 Grammy Nominations for Jazmine Sullivan

I am very proud to have received 2 Grammy nominations this year for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal performance on Jazmine Sullivan’s “Lions, Tigers, & Bears”!! Working on her new album now and it is coming along great! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported Jazmine and this song, time to win in 2010!!

CJ - The Package mixtape

The 21 year old vocalist has been locked in the studio working on his debut album, but first presents THE PACKAGE to bring you into the mind & world of a young man's journey through Love, Pain, Desire, & Ambition encompassed behind a powerful voice that speaks to not only his generation, but many before his & the future generations to come. Ladies & Gentleman we proudly present CJ - THE PACKAGE, Enjoy!!!

Get to know Nick Harrison

He may not be a household name here in the U.S. yet, but London based singer-songwriter, Nick Harrison, is creating a lot of buzz in the UK with his new single “Oi Rude Boy”. Harrison, whose sound can be described as ska/progressive, most recently worked with producer Salaam Remi on new tracks for his upcoming debut album. Describing the experience as “unreal”, Harrison partnered with Remi and created fresh, energetic, new material. Check out the video for Harrison’s catchy new song “I’m So Down Now”, produced and directed by Remi.

NICK HARRISON "I'M SO DOWN NOW"

Sex and the City Vol. 2 drops 9/23

Building on the success of the hit movie Sex and the City and it’s chart topping original soundtrack, Sex and the City Vol. 2: More Music is set to be released on September 23rd. Executive produced by Salaam Remi, Sex and the City Vol. 2: More Music will include new 13 new songs taken from or inspired by the movie. The soundtrack includes new material from artist that include Ciara, Janet Jackson, Goldfrapp, Estelle and Cee-Lo. Newcomers, The Champagne Flutes, also add to this compilation with their sexy new single "Hey Baby". Produced by Remi, "Hey Baby" is a seductive track that demands your attention and peaks yours curiosity from the first note in. With the song already generating buzz, be on the lookout for the new "Hey Baby" music video. To learn more about The Champagne Flutes click here. 

In memory of Carlton Grant Jr.

Carlton Grant Jr., son of Spragga Benz, was shot by police in Kingston Jamacia on August 24th, 2008. In what is being described as a suspicious shooting, Carlton was shot after police allegedly stopped him and a friend while riding their bicycles. Although the police allege that shots were fired at them, eye-witness reports refute the police officer’s version of the shooting. In addition, video surveillance indicates that Carlton was at a gas station only a few minutes before the shooting and there was no visible sign of a weapon on the young man.

Only 17 years old, Carlton was a hardworking student who had plans of pursuing an acting career after making an appearance alongside his father in the movie Shottas. Friends and family describe him as a quiet child with a bright future ahead.

Police brutality and violence are subjects that are not new to Spragga Benz. The dancehall star has often written songs that reflect the harsh realities of life and the need for peace in the streets.

We send our sincere condolences. May you sleep with angels…

Jazmine Sullivan tops the charts

Phili songstress Jazmine Sullivan topped the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Charts this week with her new single “Need U Bad”. The song, which has been tearing up radio this summer, is off her upcoming debut album Fearless. Her next single, “Bust Your Windows”, is produced by Salaam Remi. It’s a flamenco-flavored track, that’s sure to to be a hit. Like a lot of great singers who came before her, Jazmine got her start at church and had her first big performance on the stage of the world famous Apollo Theatre at the age of 11. Since then, she’s been in the business working behind the scenes with other artist while working on her own music. Her signature voice and style has made her an internet and underground sensation for a while now, but with her new single, the world is finally getting a chance to meet Jazmine Sullivan. Be on the lookout for “Bust Your Windows” and her debut album Fearless which will be dropping on September 23rd.